The Trevor Rose Podcast

This episode we are joined by Kelsey Serwa Rey! A brief list of Kelsey's accomplishments are as follows:-2018 Olympic Gold Medalist -2014 Olympic Silver Medalist-2 time X-Games Gold Medalist (2016 & 2011)-2011 World Championships Gold Medalist Kelsey started skiing as soon as she could walk,  and with the influence of people like her Grandpa - Cliff Serwa (co-founder of the Big White Ski Resort) - it was inevitable that Kelsey would lead a life greatly influenced by skiing. From the age of six, Kelsey progressed in the Alpine Ski Racing world and in 2008, was named to the Women’s National Development Team for Canada.In 2009, Kelsey transitioned to Ski Cross, instantaneously making a name for herself- earning the  “FIS Rookie of the Year” award while making the Canadian National Ski Cross Team. We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about staying positive in stressful times, trusting yourself, funding for amateur sport and a lot moreEnjoy!Support the show

This time we are joined by Brady Leman - Olympic Gold Medalist and Member of the Canadian National Ski Cross Team.Brady was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and grew up ski racing- but later switched to the sport of ski cross after he spotted an opportunity in an emerging sport. This bet has paid off for Brady, as he has become one of the leading ski cross athletes in the world and one of Canada's best skier's in general. A brief list of Brady's ski cross accomplishments are as follows: 1) Gold Medal in the 2018 Olympic Games (Pyongyang )2) Silver Medal at the 2019 World Championships (Utah) 3) Gold Medal at the 2016 X-Games (Aspen) 4) Bronze Medal at the 2010 X-Games (Aspen) We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the experience of winning an Olympic gold medal, the process of training for competition and the reality of doping in sport (especially from countries like Russia). You'll definitely want to hit the slopes after you listen to Brady's story so I hope you enjoy the episode!Support the show

Trained as accountant, Ken Klatt (pictured here with son Brendan) combined his interests in healthy eating, the environment and business into what is today known as Amaranth Foods. It was the early 90's and Ken Klatt  had just launched his first business as he approached middle age.Not exactly the traditional career path for a would be entrepreneur.From the early beginnings of large amounts of debt and an uncertain future, Amaranth has grown into a true labor of love for Ken- and as "retirement" approaches - it has become more of nagging feeling of giving up something he loves, rather than counting the days until he doesn't have to show up to work anymore.A widely successful organic/health food store with 5 locations throughout Alberta, Amaranth Foods has grown to become one of Alberta's premier organic/health food stores. We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the importance of loyal customers, building culture and creating a labor of love.It was a great episode and I hope you enjoy the show!Support the show

Today we are joined by Bernard Callabeut - a renowned 4th generation Master Chocolatier and entrepreneur.Bernard has a long list of awards for his chocolate including a few of the following: 1) Winner for "Best Milk Chocolate Bar" at the 2013 International Chocolate Salon Awards in Los Angeles2) Winner for "Best Chocolate Boutique" at the 2013 Top Choice Awards in Calgary3) Silver Award at the 2015 International Academy of Chocolate Awards in LondonBernard was the first North American to be bestowed the honor of “l’Ordre Internationale de la Gastronomie Francaise”, recognized by the French Government for outstanding contribution to the culinary arts. As a perfectionist who is passionate about his craft, Bernard is always focused on the balance of taste and style. As a result - fellow chocolatiers, chefs and gastronomes around the world revere him.Bernard also has two previous chocolate companies that bear his name. The first being Barrie Callebaut which is one of the largest chocolate companies in the world. Barrie Callebaut has 17% of world's production of cocoa beans,  a market cap of $17 Billion, annual revenues of $70 Billion and is listed on the New York and Zurich Stock Exchange. The second company - Bernard Callebaut - which he ran for nearly 30 years,  had annual revenues in the millions, hundreds of employees and was an internationally recognized brand. We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee  and talked about starting over, one of Warren Buffet's favorite investments, experiences on Dragons' Den and a lot more!I hope you enjoy the show! Support the show

Today we are joined by Matt Hill - founder & CEO of One Tree Planted, a non-for profit organization who's mission is to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees!Since starting in 2014, One Tree Planted has grown to a company with over $5 million dollars in annual revenue, an employee count in the double digits and are targeting to plant over 10 million tress this year on behalf companies around the world. With projects based in almost every continent, One Tree Planted has become a valuable supplier of capital and job creation in many poorer nations, while at the same time contributing back to the environment in a meaningful way. By accepting funding from everyone from individuals all the way to major corporations, One Tree Planted has become a sustainable non-profit organization which supports the environment, and does't rely on government handouts. In short, it is a market driven solution that aims to solve the environmental problem that is worldwide deforestation, and the accompanying problems that arise with that such as habitat loss and species extinction.We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about supporting local and international economies through reforestation investment, becoming your own boss, the evolution of green technology, celebrity donors and a lot more. If you are ever wondering how you can create a business that supports the environment that and that is also sustainable, Matt and One Tree Planted are a great example of how to do it. I hope you enjoy the show!Support the show

Today we are joined by best selling author Terry Etam - a twenty-five-year veteran of the energy industry, who is an accountant by training and has a variety of experience in production, trading, storage, and energy transportation. Terry is currently an energy executive at an exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and is the best selling author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity - a book that explores the practical realities of energy consumption in the modern world. The book is an insightful look into the past, present and future of the energy industry as it explores the debates and topics of modern times. Terry has written for more than five years on his own website, Public Energy Number One, and is also a widely-read columnist for the largest Canadian energy news website - the BOE Report. He has been called an industry thought leader and one of the most influential voices in the energy industry. We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the false narrative of industry vs. the environment, the problem of harmful ideologues on both sides of the debate, and how a pragmatic viewpoint is currently missing from the discussion. I hope you enjoy the show!Support the show

Today we are joined by Kerstan Hopkins and her partner Matt Larsen- owners of Hopkins Harvest & The Hot Spot- a farm to table market and wood fired pizza oven located in Windermere, British Colombia.Started in 1995 by Kerstan's father - Fred Hopkins- who having grown tired of the local supermarket selection of lousy produce brought up from the US and Mexico,  spotted a market opportunity to bring in fresh produce from the Okanagan Valley to sell in the Colombia Valley.The market began with humble beginnings, but business grew slowly and the market moved into steadily larger spaces until it current location now, located just off of Highway 95 outside of Windermere. In 2014, Hopkins Harvest added a wood fired pizza oven making some of the best pizza in the Colombia Valley. Sadly however, Fred Hopkins passed away in 2017, but his daughter - Kerstan, and partner Matt have continued on the business. In 2019  revenues reached just under $2 million dollars with Kerstan and Matt continuously thinking of new and exciting products to add.We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the challenges of running a business in a seasonal town, the importance of hard work, and the fulfillment of customers enjoying their high quality products. Support the show

Today we are joined by Stan Rey- professional skier, member of the Salomon Freeride Team and co-owner of Blank Collective Films. Stan grew up ski racing for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and and as a teenager, made it onto the British Columbia Ski Team where he was a member for two years. From there, Stan went on to spend three years on the Canadian National Ski-Cross Team where he won a Canadian National title and had a 4th place finish at the X-Games. Stan then transitioned back to his love of freeskiing where he became a sponsored Salomon athlete co-founder of Blank Collective Films - an award winning film company focusing on extreme skiing. Stan has "stared in" and directed numerous Blank Collective Films and YouTube "mini-series", and currently counts a personal best of "back flipping a 70 foot cliff" among many other adventures.  We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee  and talked about finding clarity in the mountains, multiple career transitions and how fitness + psychology play into extreme sports. Support the show

Repeatedly told he should quit and that he had no place on the Canadian National Ski Team, Ben has not only earned his spot on the team, but consistently been one of the highest performing ski racers from Canada. Two Olympic appearances, a World Cup podium and other top ten finishes support his resume as he continues his journey this season with the aim of finally winning a World Cup ski race (preferably the legendary Kitzbuhel downhill). An inspiring story of perseverance, grit and determination, Ben tells the story from his early days skiing with his parents (both coaches) in Panorama, BC  to carving his own path on the World Cup circuit. We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee  and talked about fitness, not giving up, goal setting, making your own rules and a lot more. Hopefully you enjoyed the show! Support the show

In 2018 Geordan Spicer started Kin + Pod Chocolate with the aim of mixing kindness with her passion for chocolate. Since then she has focused on slowly growing her company one step at a time.We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about many topics including quitting your day job, inspirations and even mob run kitchens which she used to get her company started! Support the show